German Shipyard, a huge battleship like a hill, is slowly sliding towards the dock. This is an aircraft carrier that has completed its main body construction and will begin outfitting next.
Compared with the 12 'Constellation-class' aircraft carriers that have been completed, this aircraft carrier looks larger and larger. It is carrying an aircraft carrier, which is the first aircraft carrier of the subsequent model of the 'Constellation-class' aircraft carrier.
A bottle of champagne hit the bow of the aircraft carrier. The bottle broke and the wine spilled. The strong fragrance also wafted out. The cheers of German Navy officers and soldiers and shipyard workers rang out all around.
Next, Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire delivered a passionate speech. As the international situation becomes increasingly complex and war seems to be about to break out soon, German Navy has launched another model of new aircraft carrier, which will undoubtedly have a great encouraging effect on Imperial Navy's morale. After all, the new aircraft carrier Imperial Navy looks more powerful than the previous aircraft carrier.
"How long will it take for this aircraft carrier to be ready for service?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty is expected to be in service by the middle of next year. The aircraft carrier's Carrier-based Aircraft Unit has already completed training and is waiting to be put on the ship to run in. In this case, it is expected that it will be able to form combat effectiveness by the end of next year." First Sea Lord Marshal Raeder said.
Oscar nodded, this speed is still very fast. Now German Navy already has twenty aircraft carriers, of which 12 'Constellation-class' aircraft carriers are the main force. The performance of the four 'Deutschland-class' aircraft carriers and the four 'Kaiser Wilhelm class' aircraft carriers is slightly worse. However, the performance of these aircraft carriers German Navy can still be regarded as the most advanced aircraft carriers in the world.
"When will this class of aircraft carrier and the other first batch ships be able to enter service?" Oscar asked.
In view of the fact that the pace of war is getting closer, Oscar requires that the Navy's aircraft carrier construction also needs to be accelerated. In this case, German Navy will undoubtedly have stronger strength after the war breaks out.
"Your Majesty, the other three ships will be able to enter service next year at the latest. However, I am afraid that they will have to wait until the year after that to fully form combat effectiveness. Starting from the end of next year, the second batch of four aircraft carriers will also start construction. We strive to have those four aircraft carriers able to enter service before the war breaks out, or at the latest in the early stages of the war." Marshal Raeder said.
This first-class aircraft carrier is officially named the 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier, named after the twelve main gods in myths and legends. The first ship is 'Zeus', and the other three ships in the first batch are named 'Hera', 'Demeter' and 'Hestia'. The four ships in the second batch are named 'Poseidon', 'Athena', 'Apollo' and 'Aphrodite'. The four ships in the last batch are named 'Ares', 'Hephaestus', 'Hermes' and 'Dionysus'.
The 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier has a full load displacement of 40,000 tons, a maximum speed of 30 knots, and can carry 108 combat aircraft, in addition to 12 spare aircraft. At the same time, there is an 11-degree inclined deck next to the main deck of the 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier, which is specially used to recover aircraft. This shot has already been used on the four aircraft carriers of the last batch of the previous level 'Constellation-class' aircraft carrier. Now, the technology is more mature. In this way, fighter jets can take off and land through different decks, which can greatly improve the efficiency of Carrier-based aircraft's takeoff and landing, thereby further improving the combat strength of the aircraft carrier.
At the same time, the defense capability of the 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier has also been greatly improved. Not only does it use a rigidly armored flight deck, Watertight Compartment is also more reasonable. Lightning protection and anti-sinking also adopt the most advanced design. Coupled with the complete air defense firepower network, the defense power of the 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier has been greatly improved, and the possibility of being sunk by the enemy is also lower.
Of course, this means that the possibility of being sunk by the enemy's Carrier-based aircraft is reduced. However, if you encounter the enemy's Capital Ships. Then, the aircraft carrier's defense is still vulnerable to the enemy's Capital Ships main gun.
Oscar is very satisfied with the performance of the 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier. Compared with the 'Constellation-class' aircraft carrier, it has improved a lot. It is also more powerful than the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier being built by American Navy. American Navy's 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier is even worse than the early models of German Navy's 'Constellation-class' aircraft carrier, let alone the more powerful 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier. It can be said that the strength of both sides is not on the same level at all.
Of course, as more and more aircraft carriers are built and put into service by American Navy, they will also pose a considerable threat to German Navy. This forces German Navy to speed up the construction of aircraft carriers. Fortunately, Germany is much stronger than the current United States in terms of shipbuilding strength and finance. Therefore, even if it is a competition for arms development, Germany is not afraid of United States at all. In fact, he was able to firmly suppress the opponent.
"The four first batch of 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers will probably be able to serve before the outbreak of war. It is hard to say for the second batch. However, when the next war breaks out, our primary target will be Buru. As long as If Americans does not declare war on us first, the navy will basically be useless. Only when there is a war with United States, Britain and Island Nation, the aircraft carrier will come in handy." Oscar said.
After discussions between Oscar and Military and Political Ministers of the Empire, they have decided to make Buru the first attack target of the Empire in the next war. After defeating Buru, Empire can calmly deal with other countries such as United States.
Marshal Raeder nodded. "Your Majesty, while Imperial Army and the Air Force are fully engaged in dealing with Buru, Imperial Navy will ensure the safety of the Empire."
Oscar still believes in the strength of the navy. With a strong navy, whether it is Atlantic Ocean or Pacific Ocean, Germany can take advantage. In this case, Germany's interests in Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean can be protected.
As long as he has a vast colony in hand, Germany is not afraid of spending time with those enemies. Even if you directly use industrial strength and resource consumption, you can kill those enemies. Win the final victory.